The Fred Harris Daniels Foundation provides grants in three program areas: Program and Operating Grants, Capital Grants, and Strategic Grants which focus on girls ages 10-14. The Foundation seeks to support sustainable, creative solutions to Worcester’s most pressing societal challenges by funding programs and institutions that help people become more self-reliant in their lives and communities. Grant guidelines and information about project grants cycles and required letters of intent can be found in Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ). Please scroll down for information about each program.

PROGRAM AND OPERATING GRANTS

Not for profit organizations recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) and maintain operations in the Worcester service area are invited to apply for program and operating grants. Grants can support ongoing operations, special projects, or general improvements to program effectiveness or operational efficiency of the organization. Grants submitted for less than $5,000 use an application which is slightly less rigorous; grants submitted for $5,000 or more will be required to submit additional narrative and documentation.

INVESTING IN GIRLS STRATEGIC GRANTS

Since 2004 the Daniels Foundation has offered three year grants targeting programs which focus on girls age 10-14. The Daniels Foundation selected this focus area because it was the most under-resourced population in the Worcester, MA service area. Applications are competitive, requiring substantial evidence of planning and capability, and follow up with grant recipients is frequent and rigorous. The best grant applications demonstrate significant evidence-based planning with a comprehensive plan for sustainability after three years. Grant recipients must be recognized as a 501(c)(3) organization and 100% of received funds must be applied to the Worcester, MA service area. Grants are available for up to $225,000 over three years.

CAPITAL GRANTS

The Daniels Foundation provides capital grants to organizations located in the Worcester, MA service area that recognized as a 501(c)(3) corporation. Capital grants are for building construction or building improvements only; program operations or program improvements are not funded by capital grants. Grant payments typically are spread over three years and may not start immediately; all payments are scheduled at the discretion of the Foundation.

RECENT GRANTS

We encourage you to browse a list of selected recent grants to better understand the types of work we fund.

Organization Name

Project Name

Process Name

Amount Awarded

Abby Kelley Foster House, Inc.

Abby’s House - Opening the Door for Women

Annual Support Grants more than $5000 Fall 2016

10000

African Community Education Program

ACE Family Education & Outreach Program

Annual Grants more than $5000 Spring 2017

5000

American Red Cross of Central MA

Disaster Cycle Services - Prevention, Response & Recovery

Annual Support Grants more than $5000 Fall 2016

10000

Appalachian Mountain Club

2017 Youth Opportunities Program -Worcester Summit Site

Annual Grants up to $5000 Winter 2016-2017

2500

Barton Center for Diabetes Education Inc.

Campership Program for Economically Disadvantaged Children

Annual Grants up to $5000 Winter 2016-2017

5000

Becker College

Foreach Academy

Annual Support Grants more than $5000 Fall 2016

5000

Big Brothers Big Sisters Central Mass/Metrowest, Inc.

Worcester Area College Mentor Program

Annual Grants more than $5000 Spring 2017

10000

Bottom Line, Inc.

Worcester Access and Success Programs

Annual Support Grants more than $5000 Fall 2016

5000

Children's Friend, Inc.

The Ellsworth Child and Family Counseling Center

Annual Grants more than $5000 Winter 2016-2017

10000

Community Harvest Project

Volunteer Farming for Healthy Hunger Relief

Annual Grants more than $5000 Spring 2017

20000

Community Servings, Inc.

Nutrition Program for Individuals and Families Living with Critical Illness in Worcester

Annual Grants more than $5000 Winter 2016-2017

12000

Discovery Museums, Inc.

Discovery Science: Worcester

Annual Grants up to $5000 Summer 2017

3000

Dismas House of Massachusetts, Inc.

General Operating Support for Dismas House

Annual Grants more than $5000 Spring 2017

10000

Easter Seals Massachusetts, Inc.

Easter Seals MA services for individuals with disabilities

Annual Grants up to $5000 Winter 2016-2017

3000

Family Health Center of Worcester, Inc.

Healthcare for Homeless Families Program

Annual Support Grants more than $5000 Fall 2016

15000

Franklin County Community Meals Program

Creating a walk in cooler at Orange Food Pantry

Annual Grants up to $5000 Summer 2017

1200

Friendly House

Upgrade computers for Social Service and Youth Departments

Annual Grants up to $5000 Summer 2017

5000

Genesis Clubhouse, Inc.

Supported Education Program

Annual Grants more than $5000 Summer 2017

7500

Horizons for Homeless Children, Inc.

Central Region Playspace Program

Annual Grants up to $5000 Summer 2017

5000

Jeremiahs Hospice, Inc. (aka Jeremiah's Inn)

Jeremiah's Inn Nutrition Center

Annual Grants more than $5000 Summer 2017

7500

Joy of Music Program, Inc.

Financial Aid Program

Annual Support Grants more than $5000 Fall 2016

5000

Literacy Volunteers of Greater Worcester

English Language Proficiency for Economic Security

Annual Grants up to $5000 Spring 2017

5000

Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange, Inc.

Finding Permanent Adoptive Homes for Children and Teens in Foster Care in Worcester County

Annual Grants more than $5000 Spring 2017

5000

Massachusetts Audubon Society Inc.

Exploring Worcester County

Annual Grants more than $5000 Winter 2016-2017

12000

Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children

MSPCC Worcester General Operating Support

Annual Grants more than $5000 Winter 2016-2017

5000

Music Worcester Inc.

Operational Support

Annual Grants up to $5000 Winter 2016-2017

5000

Nativity School of Worcester, Inc.

Nativity School of Worcester One Year Comprehensive Education Student Scholarship.

Annual Support Grants more than $5000 Fall 2016

10000

New Garden Park, Inc.

WOOteria Creative Performance and Collaborative Space

Capital Requests

75000

Old Sturbridge, Inc.

Old Sturbridge Village General Operating Grant

Annual Grants more than $5000 Winter 2016-2017

10000

Pakachoag Music School of Greater Worcester

Financial Aid for Girls and Families In Need

Annual Grants up to $5000 Winter 2016-2017

3000

Parents Helping Parents, the Roundtable of Support Inc.

Parent Support Services in Worcester County

Annual Grants up to $5000 Spring 2017

5000

Pathways for Change, Inc.

Sexual Assault Prevention & Survivor Services

Annual Support Grants more than $5000 Fall 2016

7500

Pernet Family Health Service, Inc.

Pernet's Youth Services Program

G4 Support Grants

75000

Rachel's Table (FS)

Children's Milk Fund

Annual Grants more than $5000 Summer 2017

10000

Regional Environmental Council, Inc.

REC Food Justice Program

Annual Grants more than $5000 Spring 2017

10000

RIA House, Inc. - Ready.Inspire.Act

Sisters Leading Sisters

Annual Grants more than $5000 Spring 2017

3000

Salisbury Singers, Inc.

Salisbury Singers Inc- 43 season

Annual Grants up to $5000 Winter 2016-2017

1000

South Middlesex Opportunity Council, Inc.

New Institutional Refrigerator and Shelving for Worcester’s Homeless Emergency Shelter.